MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY
REGULAR EXAMINATIONS 2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
BACHELLOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
COURSE CODE: BBM 347
COURSE TITTLE: LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE COMPULSORILY THEN CHOOSE ANY OTHER THREE.
Question one.
(a) State the meaning and explain the scope of logistics management.
(5 marks).
(b) Explain the infrastructural requirements for third party logistics.
(5 marks).
(c) What is the importance of global positioning systems in fleet management? (5 marks).
(d) Explain the meaning and forms of benchmarking in logistics management. (5 marks)
(e) Describe the constraints of cross docking in logistics management.
(5 marks)
Question two.
(a) Explain the factors that affect the cost of logistics. (10 marks).
(b) Discuss the distribution strategies applied in logistics management. (5 marks).
Question three.
(a) Discuss the criteria used in logistics systems analysis. (10 marks)
(b) Explain the pillars of logistics management. (5 marks)
Question four.
(a) Discuss the benefits of Just-In-Time systems in logistical management.
(10 marks)
(b) Discuss the significance of regulation the inbound and outbound logistics regularly. (5 marks).
Question five.
Discuss the elements of logistics management in detail. (15 marks)
